Christmas Must Be Tonight
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recoirded by My Morning Jacket
(From the 2023 Album HAPPY HOLIDAY!)
[Intro]
G Em G Em G Em G
[Verse 1]
Em G Am
Come down to the manger, see the little stranger
D Cadd9 G
Wrapped in swaddling clothes, the prince of peace
Am
The wheels start turning, torches start burning
D Cadd9 G
And the wise old men journey from the east
[Chorus]
Em Am D G
How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Am C Am
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
C Am D G Em G Em
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
[Verse 2]
G Am
A shepherd on the hillside, went over my flock I bide
D Cadd9 G
On a cold winter night, a band of Angels sing
Am
In a dream I heard a voice say, "Fear not, come rejoice
D Cadd9 G
It's the end of the beginning, praise the new born King"
[Chorus]
Em Am D G
How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Am C Am
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
C Am D G Em G Em
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
[Verse 3]
G Am
I saw it with my own eyes, written up in the skies
D Cadd9 G
But why a simple herdsmen such as I
Am
And then it came to pass, he was born at last
D Cadd9 G
Right below the star that shines on high
[Chorus]
Em Am D G
How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Am C Am
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
C Am D G Em G
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
Em Am C Am
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
C Am D G
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
Em G Em G Em
Must be tonight, must be tonight
[Outro]
G Em G Em G Em
G Em G Em G Em
How to play Christmas Must Be Tonight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.